Lighting bounce ball

ABSTRACT

A lighting bounce ball comprises a bouncy hollow ball body a light source, and a cover layer. One end of the ball body is communicated with a nozzle and the other end thereof opposite to the nozzle is concavely formed a cup body. The nozzle and the cup body are coaxially arranged. The light source is concavely arranged in the cup body. The cover layer covers an outer surface of the bouncy hollow ball body and the cup body so that the nozzle is partially exposed externally to the bouncy hollow ball body. The ball may be lighted while playing so as to make much funner and attract the younger to play. In addition, the track of the ball may be obviously seen in the dark or a place with insufficient light. It may be used in more adaptable places.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a ball, and more particularly to a lighting bounce ball.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Ball game is one of the most extensive sports. The more common sports are baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, and etc. Ball game is acceptable for most people. There are evidences that everyone may play one or two ball games.

The conventional football may comprise a hollow liner and a covering unit coated on the outside of the liner. The covering unit has a lot of covering bodies which is covered outside of the liner. Each covering body has a base layer attached on the liner, an intermediate layer attached on the base layer, and an outer layer attached on the intermediate layer.

Because of restrictions on rules of the game, the football may give a different visual effect only by changing the pattern and color of the outer surface. However, besides the football for the game, it is more common applied in general practice or recreation. The design of the conventional football is so monotonous and rigid so as to make the sports be hard to promote again.

In view of the foregoing circumstances, the inventor has invested a lot of time to study the relevant knowledge, compare the pros and cons, research and develop related products. After quite many experiments and tests, the “lighting bounce ball” of this invention is eventually launched to improve the foregoing shortcomings, to meet the public use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An objective of this invention is providing a lighting bounce ball. The ball may be lighted while playing so as to make much funner and attract the younger to play. In addition, the track of the ball may be obviously seen in the dark or a place with insufficient light. It may be used in more adaptable places.

To achieve above objectives, a lighting bounce ball is disclosed. The lighting bounce ball comprises a bouncy hollow ball body, one end thereof is communicated with a nozzle and the other end thereof opposite to the nozzle is concavely formed a cup body, the nozzle and the cup body are coaxially arranged; a light source, concavely arranged in the cup body; and a cover layer, covering an outer surface of the bouncy hollow ball body and the cup body so that the nozzle is partially exposed externally to the bouncy hollow ball body.

In some embodiments, the bouncy hollow ball body is made of a TPU (THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE) material.

In some embodiments, the light source is fixed in the cup body with an adhesive.

In some embodiments, the light source is LED.

In some embodiments, the nozzle has an inlet hole which is exposed externally to the cover layer.

In some embodiments, the light source has a switch which may be pressed through the cover layer to control the light source to turn on, turn off, change colors, and flash.

In some embodiments, the cover layer is knitted fabrics.

Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those of skill in the art in view of the detailed description of preferred embodiments which follows, when considered together with the attached drawings and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

All the objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed descriptions when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lighting bounce ball of the present invention before manufacturing.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lighting bounce ball of the present invention while manufacturing.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the lighting bounce ball of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the lighting bounce ball of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an external view of the lighting bounce ball of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting bounce ball of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting bounce ball of the present invention while pressing the switch to control the light source to turn on.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting bounce ball of the present invention while a pump is inserted into the nozzle to pump.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring now to the drawings where like characteristics and features among the various figures are denoted by like reference characters.

Please refer to FIGS. 3 to 8, a lighting bounce ball 100 of the present invention may comprise bouncy hollow ball body 1, a light source 2, and a cover layer 3.

The bouncy hollow ball body 1 (which is called LINER) may be made of a TPU (THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE) material. One end of the bouncy hollow ball body 1 is communicated with a nozzle 11 and the other end of the bouncy hollow ball body 1 opposite to the nozzle 11 is concavely formed a cup body 12. The cup body 12 and the nozzle 11 are coaxially arranged. The cup body 12 has a groove portion 121 and an outer convex ring 122. The outer convex ring 122 is arranged at an opening of the groove portion 121. The groove portion 121 is arranged inside the bouncy hollow ball body 1. One side surface of the outer convex ring 122 faced to the groove portion 121 is connected with the bouncy hollow ball body 1.

The light source 2 may be LED (light emitting diode) which is capable for being received in the cup body 2. In one embodiment, the light source 2 may be fixed in the cup body 12 through an adhesive 4. Furthermore, the light source 2 may further include a switch 21, preferably a push switch, but not limited thereto.

The cover layer 3 may be knitted fabrics (performed by sewing or fitting multiple pieces, but not limited thereto) which may cover an outer surface of the bouncy hollow ball body 1 and the cup body 12 so that the nozzle 11 is partially exposed. The nozzle 11 may have an inlet hole 13. The inlet hole 13 is exposed externally to the cover layer 3 so that a pump 200 may inserted into the inlet hole 13 to pump. Furthermore, an user may press the switch 21 through the cover layer 3 to control the light source 2 to turn on, turn off, change colors, and flash.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2, the method for manufacturing the bouncy hollow ball body 1 is putting a TPU colloid 400 in a spherical mold 300 through an injection hole 330 and then rolling the spherical mold 300. The spherical mold 300 is combined with a first semispherical mold 310 and a second semispherical mold 320. The combination of the first semispherical mold 310 and the second semispherical mold 320 is defined the injection 330. The nozzle 11 is preset at an inner side wall of the first semispherical mold 310 distant from the second semispherical mold 320. A post 340 is formed at an inner side wall of the second semispherical mold 320 distant from the first semispherical mold 310 and extended toward the first semispherical mold 310 to provide the cup body 12 for covering. Therefore, the TPU colloid 400 may be rolled with the spherical mold 300 so as to form the bouncy hollow ball body 1 and the nozzle 11 and the cup body 12 may be respectively formed and arranged at two opposite ends of the bouncy hollow ball body 1. It may achieve the effect of manufacturing simply and easily.

According to above mentioned structure, the ball 100 may be lighted while playing so as to make much funner and attract the younger to play. In addition, the track of the ball 100 of the present invention may be obviously seen in the dark or a place with insufficient light. It may be used in more adaptable places.

The foregoing descriptions are merely the exemplified embodiments of the present invention, where the scope of the claim of the present invention is not intended to be limited by the embodiments. Any equivalent embodiments or modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are therefore intended to be embraced.

The disclosed structure of the invention has not appeared in the prior art and features efficacy better than the prior structure which is construed to be a novel and creative invention, thereby filing the present application herein subject to the patent law. 

1. A lighting bounce ball, comprising: a bouncy hollow ball body, one end thereof is communicated with a nozzle and the other end thereof opposite to the nozzle has a cup body, the nozzle and the cup body are coaxially arranged; a light source, concavely arranged in the cup body; and a cover layer, covering an outer surface of the bouncy hollow ball body and the cup body so that the nozzle is partially exposed externally to the cover layer; wherein the cup body has a groove portion and an outer convex ring, the outer convex ring is arranged at an opening of the groove portion, the groove portion is arranged inside the bouncy hollow ball body, one side surface of the outer convex ring faced to the groove portion is connected with the bouncy hollow ball body; and wherein a TPU colloid is put in a spherical mold through an injection hole and then the spherical mold is rolled; the spherical mold is combined with a first semispherical mold and a second semispherical mold; the combination of the first semispherical mold and the second semispherical mold is defined the injection; the nozzle is preset at an inner side wall of the first semispherical mold distant from the second semispherical mold; a post is formed at an inner side wall of the second semispherical mold distant from the first semispherical mold and extended toward the first semispherical mold to provide the cup body for covering.
 2. (canceled)
 3. The lighting bounce ball as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light source is fixed in the cup body with an adhesive.
 4. The lighting bounce ball as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light source is LED.
 5. The lighting bounce ball as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nozzle has an inlet hole which is exposed externally to the cover layer.
 6. The lighting bounce ball as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light source has a switch which may be pressed through the cover layer to control the light source to turn on, turn off, change colors, and flash.
 7. The lighting bounce ball as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover layer is knitted fabrics. 